BRES2015-0341 Geotechnical UpdatesSladden Engineering
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA. 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 863-0847
6782 Stanton Avenue, Suite C. Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (71 1) 52_3-1369
150 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 815-8863
800 E. Florida Avenue, Flemet, CA 92543 (951) 766-8777 Fax (951) 766-8778
August 25, 2015
Par Development
42-240 Green Way, Suite C
Palm Desert, California 92211.
Project: Proposed Custom Residence
81-105 Columbus Way
The Madison Club
La Quinta, California
Subject: Soluble Sulfate Content
Project No. 544-15123
1.5-08-348
RECEIVE®
JAN 0 5 2016
CITY OF EA► OUINTA
COMMUNITY DEVEIAPMENT
Ref: Geotechnical Update prepared by Sladden Engineering dated May 29, 201.5; Project
No. 544-15123, Report No. 1.5-05-225
As requested, we have sampled the surface soil on the subject lot to determine the soluble sulfate
content as it relates to selecting appropriate concrete mix designs. Testing indicates that the site
soil is considered corrosive with respect to concrete. The testing indicated soluble sulfate content
of 3600 ppm (0.360 percent) that corresponds with the "severe" exposure category in accordance
with ACI 318-08, Table 3. Based upon this, the use of sulfate resistant concrete mixes will be
required. Structural concrete in contact with the soil should have a minimum compressive
strength of 4500 psi and a maximum water -cement ratio of 0.45.
If you have questions regarding this letter, please contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEEF
Brett L. AndersbTr-
Principal Engineer
I.,etteI'/gx,m
Copies: 4 / Addressee
CITY OF LA QUINTA
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
APPR ED
FOR CONS UCTION
DATE "1)26 �L6
Sladden Engineering
6782 Stanton Ave., Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
45090 Golf Center Pkwy, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 863-0847
450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863
Date: August 19, 2015
Account No.: 544-15123
Customer: Par Development
Location: Madison Club, 81-105 Columbus Way, La Quinta
Sulfate Series
Analytical Report
Soluble Sulfates
per CA 417
ppm
3600
Soluble Chloride
per CA 422
ppm
1650
CITY OF LA QUINTA
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
APPROVED
FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATE BY ----
Sulfate 544-15123 081915
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CITY OF IA QUIN d A
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
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FOR CONSTRUCTION
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DATEBY
RECEIVE®
Sladden Engineering SEP 0 3 2015
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 86q8 7
6782 Stanton Avenue, Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (7 1,U 523-` 16 OF LA QUINTA
450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845 MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
800 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. 92543 (951) 766-8777 Fax (951) 766-8778
May 29, 2015 Project No. 544-15123
15-05-225
Par Development
42-240 Green Way, Suite C
Palm Desert, California 92211
Subject: Geotechnical Update
Project: Proposed Custom Residence
81-105 Columbus Way
The Madison Club
La Quinta, California
Ref: Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Sladden Engineering dated January
28, 2005; Project No. 544-4810, Report No. 05-01-101
Report of Testing and Observation During Rough Grading prepared by Sladden
Engineering dated March 2, 2006; Project No. 522-4.810; Report No. 06-02-120
As requested, we have reviewed the above referenced geotechnical reports as they relate to the
design and construction of the proposed custom residence to be to be constructed on the site
located at 81-105 Columbus Way within the Madison Club development in the City of La Quinta,
California. It is our understanding that the proposed residential structure will be of relatively
lightweight wood -frame construction and will be supported by conventional shallow spread
footings and concrete slabs on grade.
The subject lot was previously graded during the rough grading of the Madison Club project site.
The rough grading included over -excavation and recompaction of the native surface soil along
with the placement of engineered fill material to construct the building pads. The site grading is
summarized in the referenced report of. Tesfing and Observation During Rough Grading along
with the compaction test results.
Because the lot has been previously rough graded, the remedial grading required at this time
should be minimal provided that the building area that falls within the previously assumed
building envelope. The building areas should be cleared of surface vegetation, scarified and
moisture conditioned prior to precise grading. The exposed surfac ltouldlie_compacted—to-a
minimum of 90 percent relative compaction prior to fill placeme t.. h � "v busy 6ernoved sdr
ppig Cri UUJINT
and any fill material should be placed in thin lifts at near o ti BUILDIf`�U% J tent � UEPT.
compacted to at least 90 percent relative compaction. A®P R ` �
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FOR CONSUCTION
10 11b BY.
May 29, 2015 -2- Project No. 544-15123
15-05-225
The referenced reports include recommendations pertaining to the construction of residential
structure foundations. The previous reports also address the potential for liquefaction,
subsidence and differential settlement. Based upon our review of the referenced reports, it is our
opinion that the structural values included in these reports remain applicable for the design and
construction of the proposed residential structure foundations.
The allowable bearing pressures recommended in the referenced Geotechnical Investigation
report remain applicable. Conventional shallow spread footings should be bottomed into
properly compacted fill material a minimum of 12 inches below lowest adjacent grade.
Continuous footings should be at least 12 inches wide and isolated pad footings should be at least
2 feet wide. Continuous footings and isolated pad footings should be designed utilizing
allowable bearing pressures of 1500 psf. and 2000 psf, respectively. Allowable increases of 300 psf
for each additional 1 foot of width and 300 psf for each additional 6 inches of depth may be
utilized, if desired. The maximum allowable bearing pressure should be 3000 psf. The
recommended allowable bearing pressures may be increased by one-third for wind and seismic
loading.
Lateral forces may be resisted by friction along the base of the foundations and passive resistance
along the sides of the footings. A friction coefficient of 0.48 times the normal dead load forces is
recommended for use in design. Passive resistance may be estimated using an equivalent fluid
weight of 300 pcf. If used in combination with the passive resistance, the frictional resistance
should be reduced by one third to 0.33 times the normal dead load forces.
The bearing soil is generally non -expansive and falls within the "very low" expansion category in
accordance with the 2013 (CBC) classification criteria. Pertinent 2013 CBC Seismic Design
parameters are summarized on the following page.
Sladden has reviewed the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) and summarized the current
seismic design parameters for the proposed structure. The seismic design category for a structure
may be determined in accordance with Section 1613 of the 2013 CBC or ASCE7. According to the
2013 CBC, Site Class D may be used to estimate design seismic loading for the proposed
structures. The 2013 CBC Seismic Design Parameters are summarized below.
Risk Category (Table 1.5-1): I/II/III
Site Class (Table 1613.3.2): D
Ss (Figure 1613.3.1):1.5068
S1 (Figure 1613.3.1): 0.7128
Fa (Table 1613.3.3(1)):1.0
Fv (Table 1613.5.3(2)): 1.5
Sms (Equation 16-37 (Fa X S.,;)): 1.506g
Sm1 (Equation 16-38 (Fv X Si)): 1.068g
SDS (Equation 16-39 (2/3 X Sms)): 1.0048
SD1(Equation 16-40 (2/3 X Sm1)): 0.712g
Seismic Design Category: D
CITY OF
BUILDING & S�UINT
SAFETY
FOR CONSTRUCTION
May 29, 2015 -3- Project No. 544-15123
15-05-225
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project. If you have any
questions regarding this letter or the referenced reports, please contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING
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ANDERSON ��•,`•:
Brett L. Anderso o. Cd::3a9
Principal Engineer 111 Exp.
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Please verify that soils reports contain all of the above information. In addition, to assure
continuity between the investigation/reporting stage and the execution stage, please use
the following checklist to verify that the conclusions and recommendations in the report
cover all the required elements. Only then can we be assured that the construction
documents address all of the site soil conditions.
La Quinta Geotechnical Report Checklist
Does the "Concluslons and Recommendations" section of the report address each of the
following criteria?
"Address" means:
(a) the criterion is considered significant and mitigation measure(s) noted, or;
(b) the criterion Is considered insignificant and explicitly so stated.
Ys . No Criterion
❑ Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity of natural or compacted soil.
0 Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of expansive soils.
❑ Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity. of natural or compacted soil.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of liquefaction.
❑ Foundation criteria. to mitigate the effects of seismically induced differential
settlement.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of long-term differential settlement.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of varying soil strength.
!� ❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate expected total and differential settlement.
Any "No" answers to the .above checklist should be noted as specific required
corrections.
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Sladden Engineering
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 863-0847
6782 Stanton Avenue, Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863
800 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. CA. 92543 (951) 766-8777 Fax (951) 766-8778
May 29, 2015 Project No. 544-15123
15-05-225
Par Development
42-240 Green Way, Suite C R�" �jEl��®
Palm Desert, California 92211
Subject: Geotechnical Update
JAN 0 5 2016
CITY OF .LA QUINTA
Project: Proposed Custom Residence COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
81-105 Columbus Way
The Madison Club
La Quinta, California
Ref: Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Sladden Engineering dated January
28, 2005; Project No. 544-4810, Report No. 05-01.-101.
Report of Testing and Observation During Rough Grading prepared by Sladden
Engineering dated March 2, 2006; Project No. 522-4810; Report No. 06-02-120
As requested, we have reviewed the above referenced geotechnical reports as they relate to the
design and construction of the proposed custom residence to be to be constructed on the site
located at 81-105 Columbus Way within the Madison Club development in the City of La Quinta,
California. It is our understanding that the proposed residential structure will be of relatively
lightweight wood -frame construction and will be supported by conventional shallow spread
footings and concrete slabs on grade.
The subject lot was previously graded during the rough grading of the Madison Club project site.
The rough grading included over -excavation and recompaction of the native surface soil along
with the placement of engineered fill material to construct the building pads. The site grading is.
summarized in the referenced report of. Testing and Observation During Rough Grading along
with the compaction test results.
Because the lot has been previously rough graded, the remedial grading required at this time
should be minimal provided that the building area that falls within the previously assumed
building envelope. The building areas should be cleared of surface vegetation, scarified and
moisture conditioned prior to precise grading. T sed -surface should be compacted to a
minimum of 90 percent relative compaction prior o CDP' a k .kTh&epm_v,_iiou`s1-pr-em ed soil
and any fill material should be paced inthin ift tibtdtkl s�nt nt and
compacted to at least 90 percent relative compacti �����PJ & SAFETY DEPT,
I�PPR®VEE®
FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATE-�BYL
May 29, 2015 -2- Project No. 544-1.5123
15-05-225
The referenced reports include recommendations pertaining to the construction of residential
structure foundations. The previous reports also address the potential for liquefaction,
subsidence and differential settlement. Based upon our review of the referenced reports, it is our
opinion that the structural values included in these reports remain applicable for the design and
construction of the proposed residential structure foundations.
The allowable bearing pressures recommended in the referenced Geotechnical Investigation
report remain applicable. Conventional shallow spread footings should be bottomed into
properly compacted fill material a minimum of 12 inches below lowest adjacent grade.
Continuous footings should be at least 12 inches wide and isolated pad footings should be at least
2 feet wide. Continuous footings and isolated pad footings should be designed utilizing
allowable bearing pressures of 1500 psf. and 2000 psf, respectively. Allowable increases of 300 psf
for each additional 1 foot of width and 300 psf for each additional 6 inches of depth may be
utilized, if desired. The maximum allowable bearing pressure should be 3000 psf. The
recommended allowable bearing pressures may be increased by one-third for wind and seismic
loading.
Lateral forces may be resisted by friction along the base of the foundations and passive resistance
along the sides of the footings. A friction coefficient of 0.48 times the normal dead load forces is
recommended for use in design. Passive resistance may be estimated using an equivalent fluid
weight of 300 pcf. If used in combination with the passive resistance, the frictional resistance
should be reduced by one third to 0.33 times the normal dead load forces.
The bearing soil is generally non -expansive and falls within the "very low" expansion category in
accordance with the 2013 (CBC) classification criteria. Pertinent 2013 CBC Seismic Design
parameters are summarized on the following page.
Sladden has reviewed the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) and summarized the current
seismic design parameters for the proposed structure. The seismic design category for a structure
may be determined in accordance with Section 1613 of the 2013 CBC or ASCE7. According to the
_ 2013 CBC, Site Class D may be used to estimate design seismic loading for the proposed
structures. The 2013 CBC Seismic Design Parameters are summarized below.
Risk Category (Table 1.5-1): I/II/M
Site Class (Table 1613.3.2): D
Ss (Figure 1613.3.1):1.506g
S1 (Figure 1613.3.1): 0.7128
Fa (Table 1613.3.3(1)):1.0
Fv (Table 1613.5.3(2)): 1.5
Sms (Equation 16-37 {Fa X Ss]): 1.506g
Sml (Equation 16-38 (Fv X Si)): 1.068g
SDs (Equation 16-39 12/3 X Sms)): 1.0048
SD1(Equation 16-4012/3 X Sm11): 0.7128
Seismic Design Category: D
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BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT
APPROVE®
- FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATE -By
Sladden Engineering
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May 29, 2015
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Project No. 544-15123
15-05-225
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project. If you have any
questions regarding this letter or the referenced reports, please contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING
A1\1 'ErlsGIJ
Brett L. Anderso lo. C4 ", 9
Principal Engineer Exp 39,E
` CIVIL
ENGINEERING
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Copies: 4/Par Development
I CITY OF LA QUIKI.
BUILDING & SAFETY
APPROVED
DEPT.
CONSTRUCTION
oAr __ BY
Slnrlden Engineering
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Please verify that soils reports contain all of the above information. In addition, to assure
continuity between the investigation/reporting stage and the execution stage, please use
the following checklist to verify that the conclusions and recommendations in the report
cover all the required elements. Only then can we be assured that the construction
documents address all of the site soil conditions.
La Quinta Geotechnical Report Checklist
Does the "Conclusions and Recommendations" section of the report address each of the
following criteria?
"Address"means:
(a) the criterion is considered significant and mitigation measure(s) noted, or;
(b) the criterion is considered insignificant and explicitly so stated.
Ygs
. No
Criterion
f�
❑
Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity of natural or compacted soil.
D
Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of expansive soils.
❑
Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity. of natural or compacted soil.
❑
Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of liquefaction.
13
❑
Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of seismically induced differential
settlement.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of long-term differential settlement.
❑ . Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of varying soil strength.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate expected total and differential settlement.
Any "No" answers to the .above checklist should be noted as specific required
corrections.
CITY OF LA Q BRE
BUILDING &SAFE AND -. ON
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